D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Parkway West

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4725 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 35% proficient · 20th percentile in Pennsylvania
Graduation
C+
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
167
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$37K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%20/100reading 14th percentile, math 27th percentile among Pennsylvania high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−28 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (−5 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black35%35%reading -6 pts, math +13 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -16 pts, math +0 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4725 Fairmont Ave
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19139
District 4218990
NCES School ID 421899000821
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19139

Understanding the community around Parkway West helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $36,730
Per Capita Income $25,986
Poverty Rate 24.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 87.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $115,900
Median Rent $1,056
Owner-Occupied 39.7%
Renter-Occupied 60.3%
View full data for ZIP 19139 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Parkway West.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.8%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 167
Teachers (FTE) 16.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Parkway West?
Parkway West has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Parkway West?
Parkway West has 167 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Parkway West serve?
Parkway West serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Parkway West receive per student?
Parkway West receives $36,791 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Parkway West in 19139 ▼
Avg Home Value
$127,788
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,464
1-Year Change
+5.0%
% Renters
60.3%

Other Schools in 19139

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026